Hebraic

See also: hebraic

English

Etymology

From Middle English Ebrayk, Hebrak, Hebrayke, from Late Latin hebraicus,[1] from Byzantine Greek Ἑβραϊκός (Hebraïkós),[2] from Ancient Greek Ἑβραῖος (Hebraîos, “Hebrew”). Equivalent to Hebra- +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /hɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/, /hiːˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/
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Adjective

Hebraic (comparative more Hebraic, superlative most Hebraic)

  1. Of, or relating to the Hebrew people, language or culture.
    Synonym: Hebrew

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References
  1. “Ēbrāik, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
  2. “Hebraic, adj.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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